History

Established in 1977 by Grenoble-based cave divers, Hydrokarst delivers specialist work in difficult access conditions.

Today, our firm is based in Sassenage. We propose high-level expertise and know-how in many fields:

– Dam maintenance

– Natural hazards: cliff safety, landslide prevention

– Upkeep and renovation of conduits and tunnels

– Execution of underwater work in harbours

– Work on Tunnel Boring Machines

– Bridges: cable-stayed bridge

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE)

The Hydrokarst group holds the following certifications:

ISO 9001:

Quality management

ISO 14001:

Environmental management

OHSAS 18001 (transition to ISO 45001 version in progess):

Occupational health and safety management

Skilled field teams

Hydrokarst teams feature specialists in work in extreme environments from depths of 200 m to altitudes of 3000 m and more. Whether in water or on ropes, the teams work in demanding and restrictive environments.

Our teams all hold professional qualifications which guarantee their know-how in the execution of difficult access work:

Our rope access teams hold Professional Qualification Certificates:

– PQC Level 1 : Rope Access Technician Certificate

– PQC Level 2 : Rope Access Technician Professional Certificate

– PQC Level 3 : Rope Access Word Manager

– PQC PNHT : Protection of Natural Hazard Technician

Our dive teams hold qualifications:

– Class 2 Category A

– Class 3 Category A

Our field teams are also fully qualified for all work falling under section 4 (Asbestos).